A leaves a frustrated note about someone stealing their yogurt. B responds with a doodle of a yogurt superhero. A replies with a single question mark. B writes: “His name is Captain Lactose. He fights for dairy justice.”

Two people who don’t need to save each other, but choose to see each other. No manipulation. No breadcrumbing. No three-day rules. Just: I like you. I’m scared. I’m staying anyway.

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